June Carter Cash Performs “Ring of Fire” and Sits Down With Johnny | Carson Tonight Show

Original Airdate: July 31, 1980
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[@deanouellette1868]

Absolutely delightful and mesmerizing. I respect how Johnny just let June Carter be June Carter, personality and talent shining through.

[@dukemetzger3784]

Honestly that is the best version ever!

[@mindeloman]

No doubt, Johnny would agree.

[@miguell.8763]

Yes, Johny is great but This lady give a female Touch and is beautiful. And She have charihma. Sorry my English

[@Somee989]

I miss June and Johnny. What a blessing to have had them Hell we are all just passing through.

[@beryl8285]

June Carter Cash can put a smile on anyone's face - she really lights up the stage. Thanks so much for posting, this is really special.

[@JustAThought155]

Ummm.❤️!!! She owns it. I have heard MANY VERSIONS of this song, but June owns it. That is beautiful!👏👏👏👏👏

[@garyg5122]

I was blessed to see June, Johnny, and their ensemble perform two concerts in Boston in 1969 or 1970. What an amazing group of talented artists at the peak of their performing abilities. I will never forget those concerts.

[@gwenratcliffe3815]

June Carter Cash was quite a talent sensation herself! Really entertained by this installment of The Tonight Show. Ring of Fire is one of my favorite tunes, and June Carter Cash does a standing ovation performance of it here.💝❣️🎉🎉

[@beverlyspringer5368]

I love the banter between them! I love them both!

[@beedeegee9374]

I grew up watching The Tonight Show, when Johnny retired, late night talk shows changed so much. He was the best!

[@elijahmanchester3453]

As a child of the 90s these old Carson shows are like a time capsule to a better world that existed before me. Thank you to whoever puts the work in to give people like me a glimpse into the past.

[@rogerklotz8]

I'm glad I'm not the only child of the 90s enjoying these old Carson clips. Great stuff!

[@james1795]

@@rogerklotz8 . Child of the 90's? HaHa!! That cracks me up! You little whippersnappers think you have lived. I was a child of the 50's. You babies have no clue what Johnny Carson (and let alone Jack Parr) was all about.

[@stevebrown3955]

It was a joy to be able to watch these every now and then as they happened. Some I definitely remember and some I have only seen here, but they are all classics and I also offer my thanks for whoever is sharing these gems!!!

[@fethryduck]

The World wasn't better in the Seventies. That's a Joke. I am Born in the mid Sixties. What was better? Vietnam War? Dirty Rivers? Watergate? The World was always bad because the Humans are a bunch of Idiots.

[@Swimmer47]

Looking back, it was a more gentile world…

[@Books_BrewsandBeyond]

June Carter Cash had such a wonderful voice!.

[@mlea5778]

Wish we had more of these shows and classy people to make them

[@MCW1955]

I’m afraid the demon-crates ruined everything and I don’t know if it’s ever coming back 😢

[@anonymous203020]

That would require Hollywood to actually have talent and creativity, something that seems mostly lacking these days

[@RichieRichMD]

@@MCW1955 I blame the ultra left and all those miserable groups that agitate the masses claiming “they are offended” about everything, including artistic development and culture.

[@tomculligan649]

Great

[@darodg1]

Walt Disney is spinning in his grave for what the left did to his empire

[@BigAl53750]

She’s adorable! Just so natural, with no pretensions or airs. There’s an innocence about her that is not at all fake or put on. How refreshing!

[@edbovee2786]

yep

[@jade-br1xx]

Really? I love her but I always felt like she played the "airhead" SOMETIMES to entertain and be funny.

[@MrSebboxxx]

She represents the natural part of US für me 🙂 She is like a Robert Altman movie ... 🙂

[@Oushimoto]

That's how God Almighty likes it.

[@drdesmo8489]

These moments of magic on Johnnys show will never be gone, thanks to these videos we get. I wonder if times will ever be as good again ? Origins of Americana coming thru in spades here. Bless this show and all it gave us.

[@saramurillo-garcia2301]

🥰❤️❤️🥰 I love her voice and everything about her!!😇🌺🌺😇 wishe she and Johnny cash was still here!💙💗

[@elijahhodges4405]

Talented and beautiful lady, I'm glad to see this show again.

[@Kevscancave]

That’s just awesome! 👍😎👍

[@cubuffdoc]

She was so talented in every way, and such a class act as well. Thanks for posting, this made my night.

[@thecodeofthewest2399]

I was lucky enough to work on Stagecoach 86 with Johnny and June. They were the most humble super star couple you will ever meet

[@Chuck44442]

This is such a wonderful episode

[@2legit64]

She was so real and delightful.

[@howards8535]

Iconic performance. May June Carter’s beautiful soul RIP.

[@paulrowe9604]

June Carter was such a beautiful person in every way !

[@lenkarlsson690]

Yes indeed! And as beautiful as e.g. Judith Durham (Australian).

[@davidfelix2594]

If you ignore her mouth full of horse teeth

[@cgpapineau]

What a dear lady. Love June Carter Cash!

[@travisbayles870]

That woman had a singing voice of an angel and she literally saved the life of Johnny Cash her husband They both were a match made in Heaven Rest in peace Johnny and June We will always love and miss you

[@tunerimpala5658]

You sound like a creepy ass fan

[@April-hl3mw]

Yes exactly 💯

[@proudman6598]

Her sister Anita Carter had a great voice should have become a major star in her own right, all of them legends

[@cantalope67]

Being a baby Boomer, I'm glad I grew up when I did look what We've evolved into. A technological nightmare

[@speedfreakjive8843]

Johnny cheated on June. He also slept with one of June's sisters

[@daviddemar551]

She was just amazing!!!!

[@cynthiamcgee4829]

When I was younger this used to be one of my favorite songs I still love it.

[@julieclifford7698]

June is so sweet 🌸.. so funny, true and strong 💖

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

Awesomeness!! 😎👍👌🍁 RIP June Carter and Johnny cash 😔

[@rickywalker3154]

And Johnny Carson, too.

[@icessoup]

@@rickywalker3154 and Bob the hamster

[@drews5569]

What an incredibly lovely and talented woman! 🩵

[@shaunelijah455]

I was a ROCK and ROLLER BIG TIME thru the 1960s and 1970s. But I noticed more and more, as the years went by the INCREDIBLE GREATNESS of certain artists in the Country Way. How is it possible NOT to love the best of the BEST. May God Bless Country Music

[@dulynoted2427]

Wow! She's such a beautiful soul!

[@virgoqueen8950]

AND REESE WITHERSPOON DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB PLAYING HER IN WALK IN THE LINE ........HER BEAUTIFUL SOUL IS TRULY FELT IN THIS VIDEO. I CAN SEE WHY JOHNNY CASH WAS BLOWN AWAY

[@DAEDRICHHHH-TUCKER19]

OMG SHE CAN SING LIKE CRAZY!! I'M JEALOUS OF HER VOICE!! 😭💖💛

[@tonymitchellltennessee]

A classic performance and interview by a Great lady!!.

[@williamgunter6801]

Johnny Carson met his match when June Carter Cash was in dialogue with him.😅😅😅😅 Both have a great knack for wit.

[@TwangGuru]

How could you not love June Carter. She learned Carter picking from Mother Mabelle Carter, has an authentic country voice, and she's got a wonderful comedy sense.

[@jamesbeshears6717]

I met June Carter once...she was so sweet. Rest in Peace June 🕊

[@gumegoz2012]

You must be old

[@davidsnyder2000]

June is such a delight. She is most definitely a great performer ❤️🙏😊

[@Powertuber1000]

The whole interview was a performance

[@lorenzomagazzeni5425]

Performer for sure.

[@cathycarlson12]

June is not a delight she is a husband stealing Whole! Johnny Cash was married to a lovely woman named Vivian and June Chased Johnny relentlessly. And Vivian's four daughters do not like June because she was insulting their mother

[@tonylupo1764]

@@cathycarlson12 Were you there? Did you know in 1956 while Johnny was married to Vivian, Johnny came back-stage at the Opry and told June that he was going to marry her like the first or second time that they met? They ended up getting married in 1968 12 years later and John was the one that chased June. If Junes first husband Carl Smith didn't cheat and abandon their marriage while June was pregnant with Carlene in 1955, June would have still been married to him. June wanted her first marriage to work but Carl Smith was running around on her. You are really one of the most ignorant people that has ever made a comment. June never chased John , it didn't happen that way. Read Marshall Grants (Johns bass player's book) book "I Was There" And Vivians daughters did like June. Johnny Cash ruined his own marriage by doing drugs and chasing other women before June and him got married.

[@monalisanail5431]

​@@cathycarlson12agreed, I wish people would quit putting her on a pedestal. Some of these country singers were no good

[@brockp59]

I could hear a little Mother Maybelle in her singing voice. She was a delight, and probably saved Johnny Cash's life.

[@Ziggy771]

His previous wife, Vivian, had a great part in saving him.

[@deniseferreri8978]

Love this song..❤..beautifully done June..

[@garyroberts9517]

What a special lady. Such talent.

[@cathywidmark1832]

Aww, June is so adorable. Their story has always been such a inspiration to me.. Xoxo Glad you two found each other eventually and have left your legacies for us to cherish.. to take inspiration from ❤

[@nicoleorton5299]

Watching this, I had the biggest smile!!

[@bsvenss2]

and now?

[@surlif]

Smiling about her helping herself to another woman's husband and their children?

[@georgecollins9388]

When I was a little boy in the 1950s the most popular music for my family came from Mother Maybelle and The Carter Sisters, and June Carter was an important part of that group.

[@bold58]

What a beautiful charming down to earth woman !! Just as talented as anyone else in country music.

[@neilhassanali316]

She is a great performer and has such a beautiful voice!

[@walterthomas7688]

I just found this. !! Chills up both arms and down my back

[@ledesclos5321]

Awesome, love this version so much.

[@MTknitter22]

This was back when there were other stars like Johnny and June in country music. Our culture appreciated these musicians of unique talent, personal integrity, thoughtful manners and a delightful genuine sense of humor always! Love love June 💕💕💕

[@michellesellsnynj11]

Awesome 😎 performance 🎭 😊😮🎉❤nice 🙏⛄️❄️❤️🎶

[@dalekmoon]

Ahhh the good old days! Thanks for the great memories! ♥

[@11calman]

In 1972, I was playing in a band with a guy called "Kevin Bloody Wilson" (Not his real name of course) My Wife Ann & I were with him for 4 years, He knew everybody & still does, Johnny & June Carter Cash were promoting an album, & they came along to a Prison show we did. One of life's Highlights for me. (much more but to much for here)

[@HethMarie-1]

As in Folsom Prison? Lol I imagine you & your wife must have some pretty amazing stories to tell!!

[@sumikolui7598]

OMG NO WAY!!! My dad always made me listen to EVERY CASH/BLOODY WILSON SONG… and now I love KZbin because maybe one day my dad can see this comment lol

[@11calman]

@@HethMarie-1 yes so many great stories, we had great times, & still singing songs on youtube gib williamson

[@11calman]

@@sumikolui7598 We had some great times mate

[@randyfarrington8774]

A gem !!!❤

[@stevegrace2134]

God Bless you June.

[@MrsBrit1]

She's just the cutest lil ole thang! 💗 No wonder Johnny fell for her.

[@surlif]

I am sure it was overwhelming for him. June was just so good that she seems to think it is funny that they caused much heartache and difficulty for his wife and four children by Johnny ignoring them for months and months to do drugs and be with June.

[@lorapolinsky2655]

I looked her up because I'm in a relationship that I need her as an example!​@@surlif

[@rivaridge7211]

June came from a musical family and her artistry (based on many hundreds of family performances) certainly shows through here. Her beloved husband Johnny Cash was absolutely devastated when June passed on in May 2003 - he would join her in spirit just a few months later. Cheers to their memory!

[@gregjones2376]

She was a brilliant talent in her own right.

[@frankdiscussion2069]

she was a huge star long before her husband was

[@leonardothefabulous3490]

She came from a very talented (and under acknowledged) family.

[@pablokaufervinent8012]

@@leonardothefabulous3490 Well i guess now its ancient history but without the Carters country music would be very different.

[@leonardodalongisland]

@@pablokaufervinent8012 Without the Carters, ALL of American music would be different. And it's not "ancient." :)

[@perryholloway540]

I watch June Carter with her mother and sisters, on an old country show. And she was just a child ,And they were great. June Carter ,was a dancing machine .

[@pawelsawicki1750]

Beautiful. The story behind this song is great as well :)

[@michelleagleton2344]

She was hilarious. God rest her. ❤

[@Jason-iq1tx]

What a beautiful voice. It does give the song a different kind of feel.

[@nefersguy]

It's easy to see why Johnny Cash was so deeply in love with her. Her version of Ring of Fire is the best.

[@tonylupo1764]

Her sister Anita Carters version was recorded first and is the best version of the song! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ26eKaXpNedbLc

[@jeffreyday2414]

well, she did write it about falling for him when they were both married to others.

[@raynavarra]

June Carter Cash was absolutely delightful. What a truly multi talented person she was.

[@deda118]

Brilliant lady!

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Real Country and real music. June Carter is a part of the first family of Country Music. Give me old Country.

[@michaelhills9271]

Never missed an episode

[@davidreed3357]

Such a sweet, beautiful sound. Sure miss you and Johnny.

[@REIronminer]

Beautiful work

[@mlea5778]

Awesome

[@levalpat]

I have never heard this version! What a pleasure to keep discovering jewels.

[@f1s2hg3]

Queen June Carter Cash! The Country Music Queen June Carter Cash! Ring of Fire! 10 ⭐️’s!

[@pattyarcher302]

This is a wonderful song and interview with June Carter!

[@pamela8687]

June was so comical here on the show Carson touched her sleeve dress June said what are you doing ❤😂😂 Then another part Carson mentioned Hee Haw! Show 😂😂😂😂

[@triwlkr]

Artists are quirky & wonderful 👏!!!

[@zyxmyk]

day-um. great. i miss her and johnny. that was awesome.

[@tdunph4250]

Class and a lot of talent. Thats what comes to my mind seeing June in this spectacular video.

[@stevenquon1657]

What a nice version! One of my all time favorite songs. Watched them weekly on tv growing up, now I réalise how lucky I was!

[@alvinbonvillain3055]

I Love Johnny Carson I WAtch his Show,s show All The Time I Wish That We Could Bring Him Back He Was Wondelful Man.

[@bellagrace9812]

June Carter Cash was beautiful inside and out.

[@K6III450MHZ]

Outstanding original version!!!!!!!

[@johnleos1687]

Wow, June has music in her blood! 🎻🪕🪗🥁🪘 Most 🎶 musicians play music but some are natural born talent!🤠 God please keep June & Johnny Cash close to you! 🙏💞

[@mfinn7185]

June was the only remedy Johnny ever needed. Two wonderful people just made for each other.

[@daveyvane]

Did she have sex with Johhny Carson? Was it before or after the show?

[@KatyB-GryffindorChaser]

Oh my word, her lingering vibrato notes are beautiful

[@miguell.8763]

What a lovely lady . Im fan of Johnny to of course. They have so many quemistry

[@Fischercynthia147]

@miguell.8763 She’s blessed with an amazing voice ❤

[@Fischercynthia147]

@@miguell.8763 her voice can get your attention

[@gophersk]

Pure talent. Love her. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrArqferri]

Lovely. Sometimes the universe join two diamonds. Best wishes from Argentina.

[@robertleslie2467]

June Carter Cash. Johnny Cash gave it up for her 100 per cent. Johnny knew she was a beautiful angel.

[@truckingwithtobee]

yeah he left 4 children and a wife for her. He devastated his family for her. June should have never messed with him. He was married when they met.

[@stepaushi]

@@truckingwithtobee 👍

[@Lucky-ou4vz]

Was lucky enough to See and meet June and Johnny at the State theater in Easton PA 1988 after the show my Wife and I were Admiring His Peterbilt Semi they were walking towards the limousine and Spoke with them !!

[@eamonnobrien1410]

Beautiful voice of June Carter rip

[@elainekelley1957]

Another beautiful, mysterious Rocky Kelley masterpiece! As usual, you create more questions among viewers than you reveal answers, but as always, you have your breathtakingly beautiful ladies and ancient worlds. Great work!

[@RawRanch]

Fabulous ! Love this.

[@becky_wild9102]

June was a true lady and a great entertainer! She is a saint for dealing with Cash. God bless her! ❤

[@sue6454]

This lady ,such a treasure, was the ultimate wife and dàighter. Just a sweet talented spirit of grace and beauty from the Carter lineage.

[@TonyHendren]

She is so charming. Ty for this vid.

[@teridamron2810]

June Carter Cash was always been a comedian ever since she was younger when she sung with her family The Carter Family. I loved her so much!

[@joeross2914]

That's a LIVE definition of a Woman right there..Beautiful,Talented & Humble..R.I.P. Mrs.June Carter Cash..😊❤️❤️🙏🙏👍👍...

[@roncampbell6377]

❤

[@pamela8687]

June Johnny cash part of me growing up❤ followed John”s music forever❤

[@robnad8583]

wow i never heard that version ever in my life till now . . beautiful

[@jpsteiner2]

Wow! Simply, wow!

[@DannerPlace]

Wonderful performance.

[@claresteffen6424]

Simply beautiful